ELECOM Announces Japan's First Certified HDMI 2.2 Cable, Supports 16K/60Hz at 96Gbps

ELECOM Co., Ltd. has announced the "Ultra96 HDMI Cable," a cable compliant with the new HDMI 2.2 video transmission standard. It is the first cable certified by a Japanese manufacturer, offering a maximum bandwidth of 96Gbps that enables resolutions and refresh rates far beyond what was previously possible, including 16K at 60Hz. The cable is scheduled to go on sale in mid-November 2026.

What Changes with HDMI 2.2

The HDMI Forum, the body that standardizes the HDMI specification, has established HDMI 2.2, which significantly raises bandwidth compared to the current HDMI 2.1 standard. While HDMI 2.1 tops out at 48Gbps, HDMI 2.2 doubles that to 96Gbps. This enables ultra-high-resolution, high-refresh-rate video output such as 8K at 240Hz and 4K at 480Hz, while also bringing practical improvements such as the Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), which helps reduce audio-video sync drift when multiple devices are connected in a chain. This should make sync issues less likely to occur even in multi-hop setups that pass through game consoles or streaming devices.

The specification itself is built around the 96Gbps bandwidth, offering several combinations of resolution and refresh rate depending on the use case, from 4K/480Hz up to higher resolutions. On the cable side, a certification program has also been established to verify whether a cable can reliably carry this bandwidth, and the presence of a certification logo serves as a useful guide when choosing a product.

An "Ultra96 HDMI Cable" That Supports Up to 16K/60Hz

The "Ultra96 HDMI Cable" ELECOM announced is a certified cable that fully supports the new standard. It supports maximum resolutions of 16K (15,360 x 8,640 pixels) at 60Hz, 8K (7,680 x 4,320 pixels) at 240Hz, and 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) at 480Hz, and also supports 100Mbps Ethernet communication. The connector is a standard HDMI Type-A, 19-pin design, and the cable is offered in a single black color. It is designed for connecting a wide range of devices, including PCs, game consoles, recorders, AV amplifiers, soundbars, and projectors.

A major feature is that it is the first HDMI 2.2 certified product from a Japanese manufacturer. While compliant cables had already begun circulating overseas, the arrival of a certified product from a domestic manufacturer suggests similar certified products will likely become more common in Japan going forward. Uncertified cables can look identical on the outside yet fail to deliver the full bandwidth, leading to unstable high-resolution output, so certification should offer buyers some added peace of mind.

Release Timing and Pricing

The cable is scheduled to launch in mid-November 2026, with pricing to be announced at a later date. While display devices capable of taking full advantage of HDMI 2.2 remain limited for now, the cable could be an appealing option for users who want to get ahead of the next generation of high-resolution displays and AV equipment. It is likely to draw particular interest from users looking to boost video output for high-refresh-rate PC monitors or game consoles, as a cable that can keep up with future hardware upgrades.

Summary

ELECOM will launch the "Ultra96 HDMI Cable," the first HDMI 2.2 certified product from a Japanese manufacturer, in mid-November 2026. With a maximum bandwidth of 96Gbps, it supports high-resolution, high-refresh-rate output such as 16K at 60Hz, alongside practical improvements like sync correction via the Latency Indication Protocol. Pricing will be announced later, and the cable is drawing attention as a way to prepare for the next generation of AV environments.